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Rifle · SAAMI

.300 PRC

.300 Precision Rifle Cartridge

Modern long-range precision cartridge.

Caliber
0.308″ · 7.823 mm
Introduced
2018
Case
Rimless
Parent
.375 Ruger
Primary use
Target, Competition, Hunting
Status
Active
Velocity2,810–3,000 fps
Energy3,300–4,000 ft·lb
Typical grains200 · 212 · 225 gr
Identity
Introduced
2018
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
Hornady
Manufacturer
Hornady Manufacturing
Standard
SAAMI
Status
Active
Availability
Common
Build
Case capacity
98 gr H₂O
Twist (typical)
1:8.5
Primer
Large Rifle Magnum
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Max pressure
65,000 psi
Eff. range
1500 yd
Max range
5500 yd
Recoil
25–35 ft·lb

Ballistics

Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 245gr 245 gr, 2,720 fps, BC 0.418 G7 · 100 yd zero.

overlay up to 2
RangeVelocityEnergyDrop (in)Drop (MOA)
0 yd27204023-1.5″—
100 yd261237110.0″0.0
200 yd25073419-3.6″-1.7
300 yd24043144-12.7″-4.0
400 yd23032886-27.8″-6.6
500 yd22052644-49.5″-9.5
600 yd21092419-78.4″-12.5
700 yd20152208-115.0″-15.7
800 yd19232011-160.3″-19.1

Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →

Performance

Best for HuntingHornady Precision Hunter ELD-X225 gr · ELD-X · 2,810 fps · BC 0.368 G7Buy now →
Best for TargetBerger Hybrid OTM Tactical 245gr245 gr · Hybrid OTM · 2,720 fps · BC 0.418 G7Buy now →

Buy links open .300 PRC ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · verified
Measuremmin✓
Bullet ⌀7.820.308✓
Neck ⌀8.660.341✓
Shoulder ⌀13.080.515✓
Shoulder angle30°—✓
Base ⌀13.530.533✓
Rim ⌀13.510.532✓
Belt ⌀n/a
Rim thickness1.270.050✓
Neck length7.810.307≈
Case length65.532.580✓
Overall length93.983.700✓

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .300 PRC is highlighted below.

Factory loads

In production — 55 active loads across 18 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 55 →.

BrandLoadGrainBulletFPSft·lbBC
HornadyOutfitter190CX2,9853,7580.297 G7
HornadyOutfitter CX190CX Solid Copper2,9003,5470.297 G7
BergerElite Hunter OTM205Elite Hunter Hybrid OTM2,9003,8280.393 G1
BergerHybrid Hunter OTM205Berger Hybrid OTM2,9003,8280.393 G1
NoslerTrophy Grade AccuBond Long Range210AccuBond LR2,8603,8130.350 G7
FederalPremium Berger Hybrid Hunter215Berger Hybrid Hunter OTM2,8603,9040.354 G7
BrowningLong Range Pro Hunter210Sierra GameKing HPBT2,8603,8130.620 G1
HornadyPrecision Hunter212ELD-X2,8603,8500.350 G7
HornadyPrecision Hunter ELD-X212ELD-X2,8603,8500.350 G7
HornadyPrecision Hunter ELD-X 212gr212ELD-X2,8603,8500.350 G7
Sig SauerElite OTM210OTM BTHP2,8603,8130.317 G7
NoslerTrophy Grade AccuBond LR 210gr210AccuBond LR2,8603,8130.350 G7
NoslerTrophy Grade AccuBond LR210AccuBond LR2,8403,7600.350 G7
HornadyPrecision Hunter ELD-X225ELD-X2,8103,9440.368 G7
Sig SauerElite Match OTM215OTM2,8103,7690.354 G7

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.

Suitable powders

10 reloading powders listed for .300 PRC, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

N165AR 2218N170Reloader 26IMR 7977LRT24N41IMR 8133Reloader 33N105
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Firearms chambered in .300 PRC

12 models in the database chamber .300 PRC. Browse all →

Christensen Arms Mesa CarbonChristensen Arms MHRFierce Firearms Carbon Fury 7mm PRCWeatherby 307 Alpine MDTProof Research Elevation MTR .300 PRC 26-inchWaypoint Waypoint .300 PRC 26-inchChristensen Arms Ridgeline TitaniumTikka T3x Arctic 6.5 PRCTikka T3x Arctic .300 PRCChristensen Arms TraverseBergara Premier Series RidgebackBergara Canyon

Lineage

Immediate parent
.375 Ruger
Direct descendants (1)
7mm PRC
Family TreeOpen .300 PRC in the interactive cartridge family tree↗

Connected reference

Loads55 factory loads for .300 PRC↗Reloading10 suitable powders — cross-reference↗FirearmsFirearms in .300 PRC↗ToolCompare ballistics↗

History

Introduced by Hornady in 2018 for long-range precision. Designed from ground up for modern heavy bullets unlike belted magnums. Quickly adopted by PRS and military sniper programs. Better case design than .300 Win Mag.

FAQs

What twist rate does .300 PRC use?
.300 PRC typically uses a 1:8.5 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is .300 PRC?
.300 PRC uses a 0.308″ (7.823 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .300 PRC still in production?
.300 PRC is active; typical availability is common.
What is .300 PRC used for?
.300 PRC is primarily used for target, competition, hunting.
What is .300 PRC based on?
.300 PRC is derived from the .375 Ruger case.
What are the best powders for .300 PRC?
Reloading powders commonly listed for .300 PRC include N165, AR 2218, N170, Reloader 26, among 10 suitable options.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 55 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →